Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
First Bank in Brockville
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 15, 2020
1. First Bank in Brockville Marker
Brockville
was opened on Court House Avenue by the
Bank of Montreal
This plaque commemorates that event
and was installed by the bank
to observe its 150th anniversary
in the Centennial year of
Canadian Confederation.
This building was opened on March 28, 1966 on
a site occupied by the Bank since 1957.
Unveiled by
His Worship Joh G. Broome,
Mayor of Brockville
May 1, 1967
Erected 1967 by the Bank of Montreal.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada Centennial of Confederation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1966.
Location. 44° 35.462′ N, 75° 41.08′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of Wall Street (Provincial Highway 29) and Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Wall Street, Brockville ON K6V 7K4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wesleyan Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ogle Robert Gowan, 1803-1876 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hubbell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Court House Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Grant (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johnstown District Court House and Gaol (about 90 meters away); Major General Sir Isaac Brock (about 90 meters away); Leeds-Grenville County Court House (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.
Also see . . . A Brief History of Brockville. (Submitted on March 21, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 15, 2020
2. First Bank in Brockville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
